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Unless you have endless funds and employ a gardener, it’s pretty impossible to achieve an outside space that looks fantastic throughout the whole year. The truth is, yardwork can be expensive, which is why it helps to know the secret tricks to cut costs and save money.Now that outdoor season is in full swing, it’s likely you’re spending more on your outside space, buying new plants, updating your outdoor furniture, and choosing decorative accessories, like solar lights.To help you know where to splurge and where to save in the garden, I asked Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress, to share his top tips.Being savvy when you spend
(Image credit: Shutterstock)“Freshening up the garden ahead of the warmer months can be an expensive task if you’re not careful,” says Bonnett.While you can pick up deals on garden tools and garden furniture, share plant cuttings with neighbors and grow plants from seeds or bare roots to save money. There are some areas in the garden where your money will always be well spent, and it’s worth the splurge.Anything that is going to help maintain your garden’s health is generally worth purchasingChris Bonnett“Anything that is going to help maintain your garden’s health is generally worth purchasing,” says Bonnett.And he adds, “You’ll notice the difference in quality when buying premium things like garden tools and soil. They don’t have to be super expensive, but choosing well-made and reliable options will pay off in the long run and prevent you from having to repurchase.”Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Where to splurge in the garden1. Tools
